NIVARIUS | LIMITED EDITION 2020 75cl

Nivarius Edición Limitada 2020 is a Rioja white wine that showcases the aging potential and complexity of indigenous white varieties. Made from old-vine Viura and Maturana Blanca cultivated at high altitudes, this wine combines freshness, structure, and aromatic depth.

Its aging in large French oak vats contributes volume and elegance, resulting in an expressive wine that evolves and gains nuances over time in the glass.

Winery: Nivarius
Denomination: D.O.Ca. Rioja
Vintage: 2020
Grape varieties: 70% Viura, 30% Maturana Blanca
Alcohol content: 14% vol.
Aging: 9 months on lees in French oak vats
Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from various plots located in high-altitude areas within Rioja. The old Viura vines are cultivated between 500 and 600 meters, while the Maturana Blanca comes from vineyards located at 700-800 meters of altitude.

Notable plots include estates in Sorzano, Entrena, Cárdenas, Badarán, and Nalda, such as Las Cañadas, Las Conejeras, La Rad, or Arca I-IV.

The soils are mainly clay-limestone, with the presence of ferrous clays and sandy components, which provides the wine with structure, freshness, and aging potential.

Winemaking

The harvest takes place when the grapes reach optimal phenolic maturity. After picking, the grapes are gently pressed without destemming and in the absence of oxygen to preserve their aromatic profile.

Fermentation is carried out in large-capacity French oak vats at a low temperature. Subsequently, the wine remains 9 months on its fine lees, with periodic stirring three times a week to contribute breadth and complexity.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals intense aromas of ripe fruit accompanied by floral notes and light nuances from wood aging.

On the palate, it is structured and powerful, with a broad and enveloping texture. The natural freshness of the varieties combines with an expressive fruit profile and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing

Ideal with fatty fish, seafood, rice dishes, white meats, and elaborate Mediterranean cuisine.

A deep and elegant Rioja white that demonstrates the enormous potential of indigenous varieties when cultivated at altitude and vinified with precision.